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Taccy version 1.2 now deciphers new privacy settings for Catalina

Do you want to see exactly what protected resources an app can try to access? Or check that your own app is correctly configured?

August 8, 2019 Macs, Technology

SilentKnight and silnite: FAQ

Answers to the most commonly asked questions on my free utilities SilentKnight and its command tool sibling silnite.

August 1, 2019 Macs, Technology

Taccy 1.1 fixes a crashing bug and adds several new features

An unexpected behaviour in the codesign command could cause the app to crash when examining certain app. Now fixed, plus several new features.

July 29, 2019 Macs, Technology

Mojave’s privacy consent works behind your back

Uninstall an app and it vanishes from the Privacy tab. But it hasn’t really gone – those consents will be reactivated if the app is replaced. Without you being informed.

July 22, 2019 Macs, Technology

Privacy protection can pay off when it’s allowed to

For once, Mojave’s privacy protection worked in favour of the user, in stopping Zoom’s old app from regaining access to your camera and microphone.

July 19, 2019 Macs, Technology

How to check that your Mac is free of Zoom and similar web servers

Sleep easier at night knowing that there shouldn’t be a hidden web server running on your Mac. Here’s how to check.

July 18, 2019 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Last of the Mojave

In the next week or two, 10.14.6 should be released, the last version of Mojave, and the last macOS to run on cheesegrater Mac Pros. Where has it got us?

June 30, 2019 Macs, Technology

Last Week on My Mac: Homage to Catalina

Was WWDC a damp squib after all? With only one new unaffordable Mac announced, and more dreadful privacy dialogs on their way, you might think so.

June 9, 2019 Macs, Technology

Apple has pushed an update to Mojave’s TCC privacy protection data

Apple has pushed an update to the data used by TCC, the privacy protection system in macOS 10.14 […]

June 5, 2019 Macs, Technology

Taccy release 1.0: Unscramble privacy protection problems

Checks the entitlements and settings of apps for accessing private data in Mojave, with a custom log browser to help diagnose problems.

May 28, 2019 Macs, Technology

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